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Janet Rodriguez Denney Springfield makes AARP's list of best small cities Director of Elder Affairs Katie Collins for retirees to spend golden years Fiscal Manager Charlotte Lee Senior Employment Director Albert Rivers SPRINGFIELD — The "City of Firsts" has ranked among the top ten small Employment Specialist cities to retire to , according to AARP Inc., formerly the American Association of Re- Alicia Germain tired Persons. Springfield's mention as a great place to spend one's golden years SHINE Program Director Olga Ellis comes as AARP boasts of the city's wide range of cultural amenities, many of which SHINE Program Assistant will be incorporated in the new Cultural District. Ramon Planas SHINE Outreach Worker Eliana Franklin "For the culturally inclined, museums, galleries and shows abound, including Adult Outreach Liaison the Quadrangle, a cluster of five world-class museums on Chestnut Street, surround- Alex Martin & Rosalba Behnk Outreach & Referral Services ing the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden," AARP writes. "For kids of Gleny Vargas all ages, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art celebrates the children's author. Fitness Director Moraima Mendoza Springfield is the heart of Pioneer Valley." Riverview Center Director Kerry Welch Clodo Concepcion @ Greenleaf Mayor Domenic Sarno applauded the city's place on the list, agreeing with Center Director AARP's conclusion that Springfield has a lot to offer older folks of varying interests. Linda Henley Hungry Hill Center Director Madeline Cofield "AARP is nationally recognized and well respected, so we take this listing as Mason Square Center Director very good news for the city. When you look at it, we have some great housing stock Alex Martin Mayflower Center Director here and at great prices," Sarno said. "Like many urban areas across the country, Kerri Jahn we've went through a rough patch but when you consider the amenities we have here Pine Point Center Director Maddie Allen and the affordability, it's a win." Forest Park Manor Frank Holmes To Springfield's credit, AARP listed Symphony Hall and CityStage's diverse Computer Learning Center Hector Torres variety of performances as a bonus for residents here, much like the access to world- Smoke Detector Program class colleges and universities located with -i n driving distance throughout the region. Ward Allan Van Driver ( Continued on page 4)
Springfield Golden Age Club Board Members
Top Officers Madeline Chabot Marie Spedero Annemarie Pajer Brightwood Vice President Mayflower Vice President Marilyn Hallas President Joanne Lucas Joy Ouellette Tri-Towers Vice President Darlene Mickiewicz Carew Street Vice President Pine Point Vice President Luora Webb 1st Vice President Teresa Plasse Alice Lamothe-Roy Winchester Square Vice President Pearl Defilio East Springfield Vice President Sixteen Acres Vice President Treasurer Annemarie Pajer Anna Aucella Marie Brackney Forest Park Vice President South End Vice President Secretary
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Council on Aging COA Board Members 787-6785 Fax: 750-2694 Maurita Bledsoe
Golden Age Club Adrienne Caulton
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Senior AIDES Olga Ellis Employment Program Director’s Corner.……….…...... 2 787-6126 Donald Evans Golden Age & Elder Affairs....…..3 S.H.I.N.E. Ruth B. Loving 750-2893 Annemarie Pajer SHINE Program .…...... 4 Computer Learning Center 750-2090 William Toller Consumer Affairs/Legal……...5-6 Outreach Program Willinette Williams 750-2896/ 886-5260 Photos………………………....7-8 Smoke Detector Program 311 Program Site Calendars……...9-12
Department of Elder Affairs ~ Mission Statement The Department of Elder Affairs is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens in the City of Springfield.
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Happy Summer! Can you believe it is already summer? Summer is a very busy time here at Elder Affairs. Lots of programming happening in our parks and centers~ Check out the Tai Chi classes in Forest Park or a walking club in Mason Square. Let us not forget the ice cream socials at all the centers! AARP has listed Springfield as one of the top ten cities to retire in! Must be all the cultural activities, senior centers and the Golden Age Club trips that are the greatest draw! The mobile market starts June 27 th look for the fliers here in the newsletter and in your centers. A special Happy 100th birthday goes out to Ms. Ruth Loving! May she have many more!
Janet Rodriguez Denney Enjoy your summer! Jan Director of Elder Affairs
City of Springfield, Mass
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1600 East Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 413-787-6486
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 ~ Casino Trip ~ $30.00 includes $10 Slot Play
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 ~ Mystery Trip! $89.00 …& that’s all we’re telling you! ( Non-Members $94.00)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 ~ York, ME ~ Fosters Lobster Bake/Lobster or Chicken Dinner, Kittery for Shopping, & Nubble Lighthouse ~ $75.00 members / non-members $80.00
Friday, September 19, 2014 ~ Foxwoods Casino ~ $25.00
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 ~ Cabot Annex Cheese Store, Foliage Trip ~ $71.00 members / non-members $76.00 ~ includes dinner
Friday, November 21, 2014 ~ Mohegan Sun Casino ~ $25.00 includes food coupon & bonus
Meet our New Van Driver, Ward Allan! Welcome Ward!
Please make all checks payable to: Golden Age Club
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The drawback to settling down in the City of Homes, according to AARP, is the relatively high cost of liv- ing which is often attached to Massachusetts as a whole. But considering some of Springfield's most attractive and stable neighborhoods often boast a variety of unique and historic homes at a price much lower than their counter- parts in the suburbs, a savvy buyer can typically nab a deal, regardless of the state of the housing market.
Sarno also said that the city's Department of Elder Affairs/Council on Aging is always working to en- gage the already active seniors in the community, and keep providing them opportunities to explore something new.
"Through our elder affairs division we have a number of satellite senior centers across the city, which is unique compared to other cities and towns," Sarno said. "They administer a number of programs all year round and we are currently working to build a new senior center at Blunt Park as well."
The city in 2014 is aiming to advance a new single-story, 42,847- square-foot senior center in Blunt Park on Roosevelt Avenue to replace the Good Life Center on East Columbus Avenue downtown. The build- ing's design emulates that of a destination resort, and has space designed for activities ranging from dancing and dining to ceramics and carpentry.
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July/August 2014 Page 5 Medicare Appeals
If you have Medicare, you have the right to appeal decisions you disagree with. All steps in the appeal process have specific time frames and other requirements. It is very important to pay attention to the time limits for appeals!
Some appealable situations are: Medicare denies your request for a health care service, supply, or prescription Medicare denies payment for health care that you have already received Medicare stops covering services that you are receiving Medicare pays a different amount than you believe it should
For assistance with appeals, the Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) provides free advice and legal representation. MAP can assist anyone with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, regardless of income. For assistance from MAP, call the Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline at 866-778-0939.
Trained SHINE ( Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) volunteers can help you! They offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center or call the Regional SHINE Office within Elder Affairs at 413-750-2893. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.
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S.O.A.R
Senior Outreach and Referral ! 413 750-2896 (English)
413 886-5260 (Espanol)
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS SENIOR OUTREACH AND REFERRAL HELP LINE
• Food Assistance • Fuel Assistance • Eyeglasses Assistance • Caregiver Support • Companion Care • Dental Assistance • Employment Assistance • Grandparents as parents • Hearing Assistance • Housing • Medical Equipment • Medication Assistance • Respite Care • Transportation • Assisted Living Information
Funding provided by Greater Springfield Senior Services
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Check Out the New Classes At
Ballet ~ Stretching ~ Posture ~ Grace Clodo Concepcion Community Center @ Greenleaf Park Jazz ~ Aerobic Exercise 1187 1/2 Parker Street, Spfld, MA Ballroom ~ intro to Latin & American (behind 16 Acres Library) rhythms & styles
Tai chi w/Instructor Miraiva Gusmao Mondays ~ 9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. Tuesdays @ 10:45a.m. Only ~ $3.00 PER C LASS $3.00 per person
Clodo Concepcion Community Center 1187 ½ Parker Street, Spfld & (Greenleaf Park ~ behind 16 Acres Library) Zumba Gold w/Instructor April Marion Instructor: Lynn Jasmin Wednesdays @10:30a.m. * Owner, Director of “Miss Lynn’s School of Dance” (15yrs) $3.00 per person * Ballroom Instructor (20yrs -JCC) * Ms. Senior Massachusetts ~ 2005
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Donated afghans, baby hats & booties for the Annual Community Baby Shower. (Through the Springfield Health Departments)
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Line Dancing . your CPA Lunch w/appetizers 10:00a.m. 1st Fri. Movies 1:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. 2nd Tues. 2nd Wed. 10:00a.m. Spfld Insight Sup- Benefits check-up 2nd Thurs. 10:00a.m. 2nd Friday Neighborhood Chat port Group screening w/Alex. Enjoy the great outdoors Brown Bag Pick Up 3rd Wed. 10:00a.m. with friends Sponsored by the Helps you find bene- Noon-1:00p.m. Massachusetts fit programs that can “It’s Hip to be Fit” 3rd Thurs. 11:30a.m. 3rd Fri 10:00a.m. . Association for the help pay for medica- Lunch w/appetizers 4th Wed. 10:00a.m. Diabetic Support Group Blind tions, healthcare, Meditation July 21st & Au- food, utilities and 11:00a.m. Chair Tai Chi 4th Fri. 10:00 a.m. gust 18th more. Weight Loss Support Group
Sign up required for all programs . Activities are due to change, check for dates and times. Home of the Technograys : Older adults who embrace technology, email us: [email protected] Join the Mayflower Walking Tigers, for an early morning walk and chat. And Tai Chi in Forest Park
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Every 2nd Mon. Pokeno Bingo 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. 1:30p.m. Movie w/popcorn 12-4:00p.m. 4th Tues Lunch Neighborhood Council Mtgs at 7:00pm Call for Dates
◊ Lunch provided through Greater Springfield Senior Services—Reservation one week in advance.
◊ Craft group meets at 10:00 am each Tuesday. Materials are supplied, just stop in and enjoy the company. ◊ Wednesdays Golden Age Club Meeting 1:00-3:00p.m.
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Workshops & presentations –call for dates & topics 2nd Friday: Brown Bag Distribution
2nd & 4th T UESDAY OF THE M ONTH ~ 11:45 A.M. The coffeepot is always on. Stop in to read the paper, watch TV, have a cup of coffee or tea, chat with you neighbors! ***Note: Schedule is subject to change
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